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WV05 EEB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 EEB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,792 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,517 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 91,517 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,795 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 89,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,606 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,486 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WV05 EEB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV05 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV05 EEB registered?

WV05 EEB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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